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KN Architects

Architectural/interior design firm with more than 20 years of experience in corporate, development, institutional design.

Workspace

Furniture and product design and procurement division with a fifteen year history of success across the nation.

South Street Associates

Real estate development division with project success in infill, mixed use and institutional development assignments at all scales.

Urban Design Workshop

Private and development site planning and urban design with a specialty area of practice in redevelopment and downtown planning.

Research Alliance

Professional/academic partnership focused on human services, green design, affordable and special needs housing and community planning.

Branding
Studio

Branded images for businesses and communities with special emphasis on graphic and video imagery.

Morristown & Morris Township Teen Center

Morristown, NJ

The design of a 35,000sf, multi-story teen center in conjunction with executive offices for the Morris School District on a surplus school site in Morristown, NJ.

Conceived to serve Teen Pride, a local non-profit addressing at-risk children in the Morristown area, the project was pursued as a joint venture of Morristown, Morris Township, Teen Pride, Inc., and the Morris School District.

The project consists of a gymnasium, stage, and locker areas, as well as game, study and activity rooms. A special use counseling center is incorporated into the plan along with administrative offices. The executive offices of the Morris School District are also incorporated and include 10,000 sf of office and administrative space.

A brick and glass façade features curved metal and membrane flat roof surfaces, with attention to drop off, parking and service areas.

Project Area
35,000 sf
Project Budget
$8.75 mil.
Project Schedule
6 months of design process including community meetings and town review. Construction pending

The Kimmerle Group has been an important player in the Morristown community for decades. Our work with local non-profits has been recognized through numerous firm awards and personal recognitions. Mr. Kimmerle's service as a long standing board member for Teen Pride expanded to include the programming and design of this center, in addition to an ongoing role in promoting this concept in the community.